HELA500 Economic and Social Science History (4 op)

Arvosteluasteikko
0-5
Opetuskieli/-kielet
englanti

Osaamistavoitteet

On completion of this module the student will
-be able to evaluate the causes and consequences of the growth of the global economy and subsequent structural changes
-be aware of Finland’s role in the global economy
-recognize the role of the economy in the development of society and culture
-be familiar with economic mechanisms from the perspective of an individual

Suoritustavat

Lecture course or independent study (book exam or essay).

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The module discusses basic issues in economic and social science history.

Oppimateriaalit

For a book exam, choose two of the following.

Kirjallisuus

ISBN-numero Tekijä, julkaisuvuosi, teoksen nimi, julkaisija
Fellman, Susanna et al.(ed.), Creating Nordic Capitalism. The Business History of a Competitive Periphery (2008)
Fogel, Robert William, The Escape from Hunger and Premature Death, 1700-2100: Europe, America and the Third World (2004)
McCloskey, Deirdre N., Bourgeois Dignity: Why Economists Can’t Explain the Modern World (2010)
van Zanden, Jan Luiten & al (eds.), How was life? Global Well-being since 1820. (2014) (http://www.oecd.org/statistics/how-was-life-9789264214262-en.htm)

Arviointiperusteet

Course: 80% attendance requirement and completion of written assignments. Independent study: book exam or written essay.